Walmart Devils Lake kicks off in its new location

After years of planning, revising and then eventually building – the new Walmart in Devils Lake has finally welcomed the first eager shoppers through its shiny, silvery blue doors.

“It’s going to be a very big benefit for the whole community,“ said Walmart field project supervisor Mary Jo Tunglan, Tuesday afternoon before the grand opening. The Journal took photos of volunteers and employees during their last minute preparations the day before the opening and attended the ribbon cutting Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., which was followed by the grand opening of the store at 8 a.m.

“We are right on schedule,” said Tunglan, who has helped open floor planning with more than 20 different Walmart stores over the last five years. “I feel like Devils Lake is really excited to have a new Walmart here and we’re glad to be able to provide what the people need.”

The new establishment boasts 24 hours a day, seven days per week service– with a full grocery line that includes local produce, organic and natural selections and a self serve deli and bakery.

There is an automotive tire and lube garage, money center service desk and a vision center which is located near the front of the store’s cash registers.Several expanded departments exist throughout such as: a health and wellness section, hardware, sporting goods, lawn and garden center, automotive center, electronics, clothing, childrens, jewelry and beauty, pet supplies, deli/bakery, home improvement sections, and much more.

The grand opening also featured a presentation of more than $4,000 worth of grants towards Spirit Lake Nation Social Services, Lutheran Social Service’s Health Families, Devils Lake Fire Department and the Devils Lake Police Department.DL Walmart now employs approximately 200 full and part time employees. Eighty of those positions are new.

A Big Family WelcomeThe DL Walmart store manager Monica Griedl is inviting the Lake Region for their first visit and to enjoy DL Walmart’s “Big Family Welcome” on Saturday, July 19 from noon to 3 p.m. Friends and family can look forward to face painting, cupcake decorating, free food samples, grab bag and gift bag giveaways.

Join the conversationWalmart would like customers to interact as much as possible online via Facebook and/or Twitter using hashtag #MyNewWalmart. Also, visit the My Local Walmart Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/walmart1695. Local fans can receive rollbacks, in-store events information, meal solutions, prize money etc.

New Location DL Walmart’s new address is: 1424 Highway 2 E., Devils Lake NDSee Devils Lake Journal’s photo gallery of the new Walmart building on Facebook or look on www.devilslakejournal.com under photos.

DL Walmart is closed from midnight to noon Sundays. Walmart is affiliated with Sam’s Club.

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